Phillies Notes: Phillies appear out on outfielders, keeping an eye on Tanner Scott

As the July 30 Major League Baseball trade deadline closes in, the Phillies will likely add another player or two to improve the roster.

What areas will they look to strengthen before the deadline?

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Well it doesnt appear that it will be one of these names, according to MLB columnist Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

The Philadelphia Phillies have no interest in Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm, have shied away from Chicago White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham and don’t believe that Oakland A’s outfielder Brent Rooker is a fit.

Rooker impressed when he came to town with with Oakland before the All-Star break, but being primarily a DH doesn't help the cause.

What about a bullpen arm?

According to Nightengale,  that could be a high priority, with Marlins lefty Tanner Scott at the top of this wish list.

The best reliever available on the market, executives say, is Marlins closer Tanner Scott. Scott is yielding a 1.30 ERA and has struck out 46 batters in 41 ⅔ innings.

The Phillies are keeping a close eye on Scott with closer Jose Alvarado’s recent struggles (4.35 ERA) and badly want another late-inning reliever.

With Alvarado struggling recently, the team could use another back end arm and Scott would fit that role, pairing with Jeff Hoffman in key late inning situations.